Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical symptoms that suggest a medical
condition but are not fully explained by a medical condition. 1 Physical symptoms with …

Background Patients diagnosed as having somatization disorder (SD) who present with a
lifetime history of multiple, medically unexplained physical symptoms represent a significant …

Due to the lack of adequate cure or medication for somatoform disorders, cognitive-
behavioural intervention or cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) seems to be an optimal …

Objective: Few treatments for somatization have been proven effective. In the past decade,
however, clinical trials of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) have been promising. Our aim …

Patients diagnosed with somatization disorder have high rates of disability and often prove
refractory to treatment. This preliminary investigation examines the effect of a 10-session …

This article reviews the research evidence for the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy
(CBT) for somatoform disorders. Randomized controlled studies support the efficacy of …

Medically unexplained physical symptoms are prevalent in primary care. Of all patients
attending the family physician, 16% have a somatoform disorder as described by DSM–IV …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of a cognitive-behavioral program for
patients in primary care units who were diagnosed as having abridged somatization …

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Objective: The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the effects of cognitive-
behavioral treatment (CBT) on mental health status and healthcare utilization in patients with …